Cardiology

As heart disease is one of the major health issues in the U.S., it’s important to know when to see a cardiologist.

Here are some possible reasons to see a cardiologist

• Recommendation from another physician — Your doctor may tell you that you need to see a cardiologist. Don’t put it off, take their referral seriously

• Heart pain, chest pain or chest tightness — Chest tightness refers to a heaviness or ache in the chest. Chest tightness can indicate coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, or pericarditis (swelling of a membrane that surrounds the heart)

• Family history of heart disease — If someone in your family has experienced heart disease or had a heart attack, you need to be aware of the risk factors and might need to talk to a cardiologist

• Starting a new exercise program, especially after age 40 — People who engage moderate or intense physical activity have a slightly increased risk of heart attack or cardiac complications

Conditions Treated:

• atherosclerosisatrial fibrillation

• arrhythmias

• congenital heart disease

• coronary heart disease

• congestive heart disease

• high blood cholesterol and triglycerides

• hypertension

• pericarditis

• ventricular tachycardia

• high blood pressure, or hypertension

Dr. Allan Latcham joined the Greater Regional Team in 2024 to provide cardiology services to Creston and the surrounding area.

In order to see all patients needing cardiology services, Greater Regional Health also has three visiting providers who see patients at our Highway Medical Building, 803 Wyoming Ave. Our Visiting Providers are Dr. David Lemon, Dr. Nasser Khan, and Dr. James Lovell. To make an appointment with a visiting provider, please call 641-782-3507.